Anand Mahindra Is A Proud Investor In This Space Startup

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra revealed on Monday that he is an investor in the recently famed space startup, Agnikul Cosmos.

Last week, Agnikul launched the world’s first rocket with a fully 3D-printed engine.

Anand Mahindra expressed his excitement on X.

“You’ll see a rocket lifting off. You’ll also see the talent of young Indians lifting off…”: wrote Mahindra on X.

He disclosed his investment in Agnikul Cosmos.

They’re my #MondayMotivation (Disclosure: I’m an investor in @AgnikulCosmos),” he added.

Agnikul Launch Pad
Sriharikota, May 30, 2024 at 0715 hours IST

You’ll see a rocket lifting off.

You’ll also see the talent of young Indians lifting off…

They’re my #MondayMotivation

(Disclosure: I’m an investor in @AgnikulCosmos)pic.twitter.com/9NRjmmGUMc

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 3, 2024

Historic Rocket Launch

On Thursday, Agnikul’s Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket, India's first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket, launched from the privately developed Dhanush launchpad at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. 

The launch took place at 7:15 a.m. from ISRO’s rocket port.

Rocket Details

Agnibaan is a two-stage rocket capable of carrying up to 300 kg to 700 km. It uses liquid oxygen and kerosene 

Agnikul Cosmos, incubated at IIT Madras, highlighted that Agnibaan SOrTeD uses in-house designed data acquisition systems and flight computers. 

The flight featured a controlled ascent with a fully developed autopilot, achieving a burn time of 65 seconds.

Technological Firsts

Agnibaan marked several firsts, including being the first launch from India driven by Linux-based computers and using aviation-grade jet fuel with industrial-grade liquid oxygen.

Agnikul Cosmos aims to launch an orbital mission by 2025.